MAGNOLIA GLAUCA. 
Small Magnolia. 
PLATE XXVILI. 
O. the splendid family of trees known by 
the name of Magnolia, the American continent 
has many species. ‘Taken collectively they fur- 
nish perhaps the most elegant assemblage produc- 
ed in the forests of the temperate zone. They 
are distinguished by their rich, smooth foliage, 
large fragrant flowers, and aromatic bark. Some 
of them are trees of very exalted stature, taking 
rank with the highest tenants of the woods. The 
present species is more humble than the rest in 
its growth, yet more interesting in some of its oth- 
er properties. 
The Magnolia glauca has the most extensive 
range, especially near the sea board, of any of the 
species of its family, Its most northern bounda- 
